French Senate backs constitutional right to abortion

The French Senate has approved a proposal to add the right to abortion to the country’s constitution, a move that has been praised by women’s rights activists and reproductive health advocates.

The proposal, which was passed by a vote of XX to XX, seeks to enshrine in the constitution the right for women to have access to safe and legal abortion services. It also aims to protect this right from any future attempts to restrict or undermine it.

Supporters of the proposal argue that including the right to abortion in the constitution is a crucial step towards ensuring gender equality and reproductive rights for all women in France. They say that by explicitly recognizing this right in the constitution, the country is sending a clear message that women’s reproductive health and autonomy are fundamental human rights.

Opponents of the proposal, however, have raised concerns about the potential implications of enshrining the right to abortion in the constitution. Some have argued that it could lead to a further polarization of the debate around abortion and create legal uncertainties around the issue.

Despite these concerns, the French Senate’s decision to back the constitutional right to abortion has been widely celebrated as a significant milestone for women’s rights in the country. The proposal will now move to the National Assembly for further consideration before it can be formally added to the constitution.